Code of Ethics Violations

Submittal Process for ASNT Certification Code of Ethics Violations

There are two categories of alleged violations related to the ASNT Code of Ethics that may be addressed by the Certification Management Council’s Ethics Violations Subcommittee.

Formal and Informal Complaints

These are defined as:

formal charges made upon oath by any person submitted in writing to the chair of the Certification Management Council

informal charges that are based on personal knowledge of any person, which, if true, would indicate a possible violation by an individual certified by ASNT, submitted in writing to the chair of the Certification Management Council.

Data Required

The written information required for submittal by a complainant is as follows:

name, place of residence (address) and telephone number, fax number or e-mail address of the person submitting the charges

name, place of residence (address) and ASNT certificate number (if available) of the person or persons being charged with the alleged violations

a clear and concise description of the issues of facts involved and allegation(s) raised

the relief being sought by the complainant within the authority of the Ethics Subcommittee.